Written by Brian
Harrell (DJ/Events Manager - Since 1982) © 1997-2007
Print this and use it to compare between DJs you are looking to hire.
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Questions to Ask: |
All Time Favorites DJs Sandy Lee DJ |
Other DJ #1 | Other DJ #2 |
| Who exactly will my DJ be? (name) and it is guaranteed in contract? |
Yes, guaranteed in contract. | ||
| Years experience | Over 17 | ||
| How many shows (ie:weddings) have you done? | Over 500 weddings, corporate and private events | ||
| What is the DJ's training? | Trained by several DJs with 15+ years experience here. | ||
| Who will the backup DJ be if this DJ is out sick? or what is your backup plan in case of my DJ out sick? |
Yes, we have backup DJs for every event date |
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| Can I see the DJ perform live or on DVD/web video? | Yes | ||
| Can I talk to the DJ before I book them? | Yes | ||
| Does your DJ contract guarantee the equipment included in detail? |
Yes | ||
| Does the DJ or DJ company have general liability insurance? | Yes | ||
| Does the DJ have equipment insurance covering music also? | Yes | ||
| Does the DJ have a song list of what they bring that
I can preview online or on paper before I book the DJ? |
Yes, over 25,000 songs from oldies to new stuff | ||
| Can I see letters of reference or talk to recent
clients about my specific DJ from recent events like mine (preferably the most recent 3 events just like mine) |
Yes | ||
| Does my DJ bring a backup amplifier to the event in
case of major failure? Backup CD player in case of CD player failure if they use CD's at shows? |
Yes | ||
| If my DJ is using a computer to run the show, do
they have a backup computer and hard drive of music on site or backup music on CDs to play with their CD players? |
Yes |
The questions above are very good for comparing the facts between DJs
and were written by a DJ trainer/manager/supervisor Brian Harrell with over 25
years experience in the DJ industry.
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Last Updated 09-Jan-2009 12:15 PM -0600
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